How far is Fort Ashby, WV from Morgantown, WV?

The driving distance from Fort Ashby, WV to Morgantown, WV is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
83.46 mi
01h 33m
Flight
63.84 mi
102.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.84 mi
Kilometers
102.74 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.46 mi
Kilometers
134.31 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgantown
Sun, Apr 19, 8:03 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Ashby
Sun, Apr 19, 9:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Ashby
2026-04-19T06:29
Arrive Morgantown
Sun, Apr 19, 8:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Ashby
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Piedmont
WV

Town in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States

From Fort Ashby
41.7 mi
00h 46m
To Morgantown
41.8 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Ashby and Morgantown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Ashby and Morgantown.

  1. 1

    Start on Frankfort Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Frankfort Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rocket Center Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Rocket Center Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Patriot Parkway Southwest

    2667 ft · 1 min · Patriot Parkway Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto McMullen Highway Southwest

    2.5 mi · 5 min · McMullen Highway Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Warrior Drive Southwest

    1470 ft · 52 sec · Warrior Drive Southwest

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right onto National Highway

    1552 ft · 29 sec · National Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto National Freeway

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min · National Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR-857: Airport

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Cheat Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cheat Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Mileground Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Mileground Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mileground Road

    75 m · 7 sec · Mileground Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Mileground Road

    2213 ft · 38 sec · Mileground Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Willey Street

    1245 ft · 21 sec · North Willey Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Willey Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Willey Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto High Street

    1121 ft · 38 sec · High Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Ashby and Morgantown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
National Freeway
63.2 mi · 76%
Frankfort Highway
4.34 mi · 5%
Rocket Center Road
4.18 mi · 5%
Winchester Road
3.09 mi · 4%
McMullen Highway Southwest
2.52 mi · 3%
Cheat Road
1.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

National Freeway

Merge slight left onto National Freeway

63.2 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piedmont
00h 46m from Fort Ashby
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fort Ashby and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Morgantown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Ashby to Morgantown?

The road trip is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km) and usually takes 01h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Piedmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.7 miles from Fort Ashby and 41.8 miles from Morgantown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.68 one way or $23.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fort Ashby and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Morgantown.

Stop Ideas Near Piedmont

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Piedmont, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Piedmont.

BUS

Frostburg, MD

21 mi away
101 Braddock Road
BUS

Grantsville, MD

24 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
RAIL

Cumberland station

31 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

33 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Ashby and Morgantown. Straight-line distance: 63.84 mi (102.74 km).

Fort Ashby

#1 Fort Ashby

Census-designated place in Mineral County, West Virginia

Population1,380
Coordinates39.5031500, -78.7686300
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Morgantown

#2 Morgantown

City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States

Population30,847
Coordinates39.6295300, -79.9559000
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: West Washington Street (-78.768597, 39.50313)
End: High Street (-79.956076, 39.629623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.15 L · about $11.68
Round trip
$23.37
5.9 gal · 22.3 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.68 $23.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.07 $26.13
Premium $4.78 $14.10 $28.19
Diesel $5.62 $16.59 $33.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Ashby and Morgantown. The current time is 06:29:25.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.